https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/excellence/Recent content in excellence on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 12 May 2026 04:43:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/ofsted-confirms-outstanding-rating-for-prestigious-old-swinford-hospital-school-in-stourbridge/Tue, 12 May 2026 04:43:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/ofsted-confirms-outstanding-rating-for-prestigious-old-swinford-hospital-school-in-stourbridge/Ofsted has completed a fresh inspection of Old Swinford Hospital School, one of the West Midlands’ most esteemed and academically accomplished institutions. Located in Stourbridge, this fee-paying boarding school draws some of the brightest students from the region, often from affluent families. Known nationally for its excellence, Old Swinford Hospital continues to uphold its impeccable reputation by earning an ‘outstanding’ rating across all key areas in the latest Ofsted report. Charging up to £13,800 annually, the school benefits from resources and support systems that help it exceed typical educational challenges faced by many comprehensives.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-primary-school-named-midlands-school-of-the-year-and-among-top-10-nationally/Tue, 05 May 2026 04:54:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-primary-school-named-midlands-school-of-the-year-and-among-top-10-nationally/Lea Forest Primary Academy in Birmingham has been honored as the Midlands School of the Year in the Sunday Times' coveted school rankings, placing it among the top 10 primary schools out of approximately 20,000 nationwide. Situated near Lea Hall train station in Kitts Green, the school’s achievement reflects its exceptional educational standards and community impact. The Sunday Times' expert panel praised Lea Forest for its outstanding overall performance, highlighting key strengths that contributed to its remarkable ranking.